Burglary at Wolverhampton sign factory

Power tools and computer hard drives were stolen when thieves smashed through the roof of a sign-making company.

Four machines holding vital information such as quotations and artwork for customers were taken from R W Harris Sign & Display Ltd in Wolverhampton.

Raiders broke into the factory unit by making a hole in the roof before grabbing the gear and escaping by opening the door shutters.

The Sharrack Street firm, which has been unable to operate since Monday's break-in because all the computers were stolen, is now offering a £5,000 reward for information that leads to the conviction of the thieves. Anyone with information should phone the police on 101.

Andy Brown, who runs the firm with Nick Walker, said: "We're only two weeks away from moving the business to another unit nearby. This has knocked us for six."